Posted: 9/6/2008 4:25:01 PM EDT
| I performed a search, but to no avail. So my question is: if SHTF, what would you all go with for a holster for your sidearm? I am looking between belt mounted/Concealed, or drop leg. I am interested if it would be better to display force purely if you are guarding a home/ walking the premises but do not plan to go out to survey damage. The premises will be watched for looters, mostly one would be observing from the roof tops. what say you? |
I think you should go with whatever you're comfortable with and whatever works with the gear you'll use and the particular tasks you have to manage. And the only way to find that out is to pick something and put it through its paces.  For myself, a comfortable paddle holster is the ticket as it keeps the gun protected and out of the way while I go about my business. |
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as an old fat guy, who has seen the elephant and has a distinct "thing" for Quality leather goods, holsters in particular I have played a bit with a lot of varieties..I will state this/ you want whats comfortable.. what rides close in to the body. nothing that rocks back and forth when you walk or run, if it does, it does so at a bare minimum. nothing that blocks the draw of your long gun from a rest position. nothing that hinders you drawing your back up weapon as hastily as possible nothing that falls in your way when leang forward, backward or side to side I use a forward cant el paso saddlery and a Jim Burke forward cant and a galco jackass shoulder holster both belt holster ride over the the right buttock, easy to get to, doesnt hit most places I walk thru or around, and rides high enough it dosnt rub me or the chair when seated shoulder holster I use mostly when riding or I know I am going to be in the car for a long time.. |
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SafePackers: The Wilderness Safepackers I have one for each of my 9mm Glocks, able to carry readily available, but concealed. |
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What works for you. Holsters are probably one of things you will have to buy a few of to find what works. Put the ones you dont like on EE. Me personlly I use a Fobus paddle for around the house, answering the door.  I like an ankle holster for the car (CCW) but you have to pick the right pistol. SHTF combat vest I like a cross draw center of the chest (approx) holster on the vest. Blackhawk sherpa (If it works with your pistol, not all models do). I freaking HATE drop leg. Try to low crawl with that crap on your leg. Darn thing gets caught on door frames and steering wheel. For urban and vehicle, I am sure its fine but my seatbelt goes over my vest one. CCW heck this really is when you have to buy a bunch, dress around the holster and pistol and in FL it is not easy especially with a full frame. Start by going to a good gun store and ask them if you can take your UNLOADED side arm out of your range bag and try a bunch of holsters out. They will Love to help you spend $50 on a new holster. Freakin things cost to much, but can you put a price on security and retention. Good luck! |
